How domyou identify herpes on the palate?

Small blisters : Herpes generally erupts as white dots that raise clear fluid filled blisters that burst exposing white ulcers.

Examination: Usually it is determined from the visual presentation but for a definitive answer, it would probably need a biopsy and evaluation by an oral pathologist.

Painful vesicles: Usually occur on mucosa overlying bone, or a hard palate or attached gingiva. It usually occurs in clusters of small red or white border vesciular or ulcerated lesion approximately 1-2mm diameter. They are usually painful. Treated with the antiviral meds (acyclovir). Do not use topical steroid without antiviral meds!